[Bogie Shooter]

It’s a shame OP started this thread to just start some controversy. Then again of the 14 threads started most have a similar theme………..

[MrChip72]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

I also took the opportunity to visit Sawgrass Grove. It makes OTOTW's "center" look like a thriving place. The "Market" had less than 30 people in the entire building (3 pm). The only restaurant (McGrady's), was about 1/3 full and mostly just drinkers at the bar.

I've heard a lot about "Edna's on the Green". Stupid me, I thought it was a restaurant. It's a ugly food trailer ... and no one was there.

So you chose to go on the second slowest day of the week to Sawgrass where there's no events happening until 5pm? Even most Brownwood restaurants aren't 1/3rd full at 3pm on a Tuesday in November.

Edna's is primarily an outdoor music venue. The food trucks are open most of the day even when there's no events running yet. They are building a restaurant there right now as you might have noticed. It sounds like you went there when there was no music. Maybe check the schedule next time and don't go to a venue when it's essentially "closed" and then complain that there's nothing happening there.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Not angry at all, you just missed the point.

I'm trying to understand why the Developer would change the most successful residential construction business model in the USA and cater to a different demographic.

It's called success.

Thousands and thousands of people buying South of 44.

[kitnhead]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

In my 3 years in TV, my exposure to the "South" has been limited to 1 trip to look at some furniture & 1 trip in my golf cart, to play Southern Oaks.

Today, giving my back a rest from daily golf, I took the opportunity to cruise the entire southern area.

The next person who tells me "the South is going to be the "Center of The Villages", I'm going to ask what they're smokin', 'cause I want to buy some.

What the Developer created in the Orange Blossom, Sumter Landing and Brownwood areas, is the envy of residential real estate developers, around the world. What Mr. Morse's heirs have done with the South, is appalling. It is "The Villages" in name only.

I also took the opportunity to visit Sawgrass Grove. It makes OTOTW's "center" look like a thriving place. The "Market" had less than 30 people in the entire building (3 pm). The only restaurant (McGrady's), was about 1/3 full and mostly just drinkers at the bar.

I've heard a lot about "Edna's on the Green". Stupid me, I thought it was a restaurant. It's a ugly food trailer ... and no one was there.

If folks were required to look at Lakewood Ranch, prior to buying in the Villages South, home sales would grind to a screeching halt.

It was like being in a foreign country.

FLAK jacket on.

We moved to TV 2 1/2 years ago after working Los Angeles for 27 years. We saw LA degenerate into something out of a Kurt Russel movie. I guess it’s all a matter of perspective. After having been pushed into traffic by a crazy homeless man, seeing my sweet little town (Temple City) turn into an open air drug den for meth addicts, my husband and I just walk around TV in awe and say to each other “we live in Paradise”. I want to keep my perspective and never get jaded or spoiled. The first thing that hit us upon arrival was how happy everyone was. It’s a big place, so of course you get your few sappy sods, but overall, the people seem really glad to be here, north or south.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by kitnhead

The first thing that hit us upon arrival was how happy everyone was. It’s a big place, so of course you get your few sappy sods, but overall, the people seem really glad to be here, north or south.

[NoMo50]

I, for one, have never felt the need or desire to bash where someone chooses to live. Each area within The Villages has its own unique vibe, and they are all great places because of that. The evolution of The Villages has been nothing short of poetry in motion, and evolution requires change. Had the developers chosen to stand pat on ideas from the 80's and 90's, they would be moving backward. So you don't like the areas south of SR44? Fine...please feel free to stay away, and not use the amenities down south. Maybe you really are the one sane individual, and the 10,000 plus folks who live there are the lunatics. Nah...I don't think so.

[MidWestIA]

I think the lay of the land (more swampy areas) just doesn't work as well for business and golf courses. But it will as they keep going. When I came back in 2021 I only looked above 44 cuz I want to easily get to lots of golf & shopping in 20 min in a cart. And it's all new houses people there probably think it's great it's all they know.

[Glowfromminnesota]

Nicely said to the Temple City post.

[jimdecastro]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

In my 3 years in TV, my exposure to the "South" has been limited to 1 trip to look at some furniture & 1 trip in my golf cart, to play Southern Oaks.

Today, giving my back a rest from daily golf, I took the opportunity to cruise the entire southern area.

The next person who tells me "the South is going to be the "Center of The Villages", I'm going to ask what they're smokin', 'cause I want to buy some.

What the Developer created in the Orange Blossom, Sumter Landing and Brownwood areas, is the envy of residential real estate developers, around the world. What Mr. Morse's heirs have done with the South, is appalling. It is "The Villages" in name only.

I also took the opportunity to visit Sawgrass Grove. It makes OTOTW's "center" look like a thriving place. The "Market" had less than 30 people in the entire building (3 pm). The only restaurant (McGrady's), was about 1/3 full and mostly just drinkers at the bar.

I've heard a lot about "Edna's on the Green". Stupid me, I thought it was a restaurant. It's a ugly food trailer ... and no one was there.

If folks were required to look at Lakewood Ranch, prior to buying in the Villages South, home sales would grind to a screeching halt.

It was like being in a foreign country.

FLAK jacket on.

We like it here because you are THERE.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by MidWestIA

And it's all new houses people there probably think it's great it's all they know.

Jus called thousands of people ignorant.

Aren't we superior.

[Norge]

Love your post!They’re so many miserable old people that don’t know how to explore or try something different and enjoy things.
South of 44 will be a big hit for many with all the new things for all of us to enjoy.Besides what east port will bring there is so
Paths scenery & wildlife.I personally enjoy all of TV in all it has to offer.

[Laker14]

Originally Posted by kitnhead

We moved to TV 2 1/2 years ago after working Los Angeles for 27 years. We saw LA degenerate into something out of a Kurt Russel movie. I guess it’s all a matter of perspective. After having been pushed into traffic by a crazy homeless man, seeing my sweet little town (Temple City) turn into an open air drug den for meth addicts, my husband and I just walk around TV in awe and say to each other “we live in Paradise”. I want to keep my perspective and never get jaded or spoiled. The first thing that hit us upon arrival was how happy everyone was. It’s a big place, so of course you get your few sappy sods, but overall, the people seem really glad to be here, north or south.

Indeed. Don't you find it easy to be friendly to strangers when so many strangers are friendly back at you? I love it.

The other day I was picking up my mail and had a rapid conversation with a total stranger. He mentioned that he'd been a firefighter in Philly. I mentioned that my father-in-law had been one as well. He asked where. I told him. ( A little town in Upstate NY) His eyes lit up, "I've been there" and proceeded to tell me of a few local landmarks he'd visited.

All of this in the time it takes to pick up (and throw away most of) our mail.

Just makes you feel good.

[keithwand]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

In my 3 years in TV, my exposure to the "South" has been limited to 1 trip to look at some furniture & 1 trip in my golf cart, to play Southern Oaks.

Today, giving my back a rest from daily golf, I took the opportunity to cruise the entire southern area.

The next person who tells me "the South is going to be the "Center of The Villages", I'm going to ask what they're smokin', 'cause I want to buy some.

What the Developer created in the Orange Blossom, Sumter Landing and Brownwood areas, is the envy of residential real estate developers, around the world. What Mr. Morse's heirs have done with the South, is appalling. It is "The Villages" in name only.

I also took the opportunity to visit Sawgrass Grove. It makes OTOTW's "center" look like a thriving place. The "Market" had less than 30 people in the entire building (3 pm). The only restaurant (McGrady's), was about 1/3 full and mostly just drinkers at the bar.

I've heard a lot about "Edna's on the Green". Stupid me, I thought it was a restaurant. It's a ugly food trailer ... and no one was there.

If folks were required to look at Lakewood Ranch, prior to buying in the Villages South, home sales would grind to a screeching halt.

It was like being in a foreign country.

FLAK jacket on.

Too funny,
I lived in TV in the premier section behind Bonifay CC from 2012 to 2019.
Great house and neighborhood.
Moved to Lakewood Ranch in 2020 when the house was done.
TV and LWR are number 1 and 2 for sales in the nation.
I still visit TV and the area as my my GF lives nearby.
Both have their pluses and minuses.
So many people I’ve met have moved here from TV for various reasons.
Gas golf cart? Did you move from the villages and inevitably the answer is yes!

[keithwand]

Originally Posted by frayedends

The OP is hilarious. Obviously he hasn’t seen the future plans for Eastport and south. By the way I looked at Lakewood Ranch and bought in Lake Denham. Lakewood had nice homes and a rec center with a few people just waiting to die slumped in chairs.

Guess you really weren’t at LWR then.
No slumping here. More young than old folks.
Even Del Web people are extremely active.
I chose not to do 55 and over here.

[stevecmo]

OP please edit your post. You forgot to bash the Fenny Grill.